Average Salaries in Guildford
ONS ASHE 2025 data — South East region
All-Jobs Median
£38,027
Guildford
All-Jobs Mean
£43,166
Guildford
Highest Paid Jobs in Guildford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| Information technology directors | £95,391 | +£57,364 (150.9% above) |
| Marketing, sales and advertising directors | £85,122 | +£47,095 (123.8% above) |
| Specialist medical practitioners | £78,811 | +£40,784 (107.3% above) |
| Train and tram drivers | £76,715 | +£38,688 (101.7% above) |
| Functional managers and directors n.e.c. | £76,511 | +£38,484 (101.2% above) |
| Rail transport operatives | £69,191 | +£31,164 (82.0% above) |
| IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | £67,902 | +£29,875 (78.6% above) |
| Head teachers and principals | £67,377 | +£29,350 (77.2% above) |
| Human resource managers and directors | £63,289 | +£25,262 (66.4% above) |
| Sales accounts and business development managers | £60,881 | +£22,854 (60.1% above) |
Lowest Paid Jobs in Guildford
| Occupation | Median | vs Local Average |
|---|---|---|
| School midday and crossing patrol occupations | £3,432 | -£34,595 (91.0% below) |
| Retail cashiers and check-out operators | £10,726 | -£27,301 (71.8% below) |
| Kitchen and catering assistants | £11,286 | -£26,741 (70.3% below) |
| Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. | £12,070 | -£25,957 (68.3% below) |
| Cleaners and domestics | £12,384 | -£25,643 (67.4% below) |
| Market research interviewers | £14,090 | -£23,937 (62.9% below) |
| Sales and retail assistants | £15,246 | -£22,781 (59.9% below) |
| Educational support assistants | £16,401 | -£21,626 (56.9% below) |
| Teaching assistants | £16,505 | -£21,522 (56.6% below) |
| Receptionists | £17,222 | -£20,805 (54.7% below) |
Compare Guildford with nearby areas
- Bracknell Forest UA£37,063 (£964)
- Brighton and Hove UA£33,649 (£4,378)
- Buckinghamshire UA£33,367 (£4,660)
- Isle of Wight UA£26,185 (£11,842)
- Medway UA£30,784 (£7,243)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Guildford?
The median annual salary in Guildford is £38,027, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data.
What is the highest-paid job in Guildford?
Based on ONS ASHE 2025 regional data, Information technology directors is among the highest-paid occupations in the Guildford area, with a median salary of £95,391 per year.
About this data
The all-jobs average salary is specific to Guildford. Occupation salaries cover the South East region. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.